Australian based Ngot Peter Mou Athuai aka Slate Nation put up an impressive performance at the Rema rave and roses Australian tour in Melbourne, Australia on Saturday ane left revellers begging for more bake from his talent.
Slate Nation once again represented his continent and country proudly when he wowed his audience with his well craft master pieces of songs like Juba juice, Nyanbim among others. The singer then teased his yet to ne released new single Kalamat Ta Juba that left the crowd begging he drops it as soon as he can.
Slate Nation was one of the guest perfomers and he surely made an impression to the thousands of revellers that turned up.
The event was organised and hosted by Prince entertainment events founded by international DJ Friday and Gly concept.
About Slate Nation
Slate Nation is a South Sudanese-born Australia-based musician, artiste and songwriter.
Slate Nation began his music career in 2007 as a choir member in Don Bosco Missionary School Tonj. In 2010, Slate Nation formed a music group called T.E.C Hiroz recording their first song “Come Back Home” which he dedicated to all the Sudanese people who left the country during the Civil War to return. He made his breakthrough with his song “Juba Juice in 2015. In April 2016 Slate Nation did his first International collaboration with Ugandan dancehall artiste Pallaso on the song ‘Binia Giafa’
Slate Nation is a prominent artiste in South Sudan and continues to rise the ranks.
The 6th edition of Club Dome came to pass last Saturday at Cricket Oval in Lugogo. The show had only the big names when it came to stage performance. From Adekunle Gold, a Nigerian artiste, Costa Titch, a south African Amapiano artiste to Ugandan artistes Sheebah, Vinka, John Blaq, Vamos 256, Kataleya and Kandle.
Usually, good events are spoilt by mostly but sound and attendance but when it came to the Club Dome event, history was written. The attendance was spot on and when it came to sound, Fenon events who are one of the top events production company in Uganda understood the assignment.
Not only did they provide good sound but also built a very beautiful stage and gave it good lighting. The stage at Cricket Oval was over 40 metres big, something that Ugandans have perhaps never come across in the history of the events that take place in Uganda.
The stage, light and sound by Fenon gave the performers courage, the vibe and the comfort to deliver their craft without any destructions.
The Club Dome event will head to other Universities that will include Mbarara, Gulu, Kampala International University and International University of East Africa among others.
Singer and songwriter Pricilla Zawedde aka Azawi is set to hold her maiden concert just two and a half years after her breakthrough on the music scene.
Azawi’s concert is supported by Guinness Uganda and will take place on Friday, July 22nd at the Lugogo Grounds.
She has collaborated with the brand on different projects including the launch of her album, the release of her hit song Majje off her maiden album African Music and recently the Guinness Bright House Experience where she delivered a music master class.
Speaking about the brand’s interest in Azawi and the concert, Guinness Uganda Brand Manager Elizabeth Mutamuliza explained that collaborations with culture shapers and talented individuals making waves across Africa like Azawi is the whole gist of their Black Shines Brightest Campaign.
“As Guinness, our interest in this partnership with Azawi on the African Music Concert stems from our Black Shines Brightest Campaign and mantra that speaks to collaborations with talented individuals that are out here shaping and reshaping culture with their creative works which is something that Azawi has excelled in as she continues to break barriers in Uganda’s the music industry and beyond,” Mutamuliza said.
The star has promised to take revellers through some of her biggest songs off her maiden album “African Music”. She will also be accompanied by an incredible line up of artists including Eddy Kenzo, A Pass and Fik Fameica among others.
Tickets to the show are going for 30k early bird and 50k at the gate for general tickets while VIP tickets are going for 80k early bird and 100k at the gate with a table of eight people going for Shs2.5m.
The fifth edition of the Budo League ended on a high with dancehall star Bebe Cool bringing the eight-month long series to a captivating end at Legends Rugby Grounds on Sunday.
The day was not short of razzmatazz and it was a sight to behold as the winners’ trophies were delivered by helicopter. After the day’s games, Peaky Blinders were crowned the Budo League champions amid a fireworks display after beating Abacuba 1-0 in the main cup final.
This victory means that the Peaky Blinders who beat BIFA 9-8 on penalties in the semis retain the title, having won the previous edition.
After the prize giving, Bebe Cool hit the stage and kicked off his performance with his hit song Katono, warming the crowd up and getting them ready for what turned out to be a captivating performance. The star performed hit after hit, taking revelers down the memory lane with Fire a collaboration he did in the early 2000s with Wyre and Nazizi, Kaspepiki, Nkuliyo, and Easy.
However, it was his smash hit Love You Every day that got the crowd singing along word for word and cheering as the reggae dancehall star danced with a beautiful lady on stage, an act that got the crowd wild. He later closed his performance with Tiktok, Wire Wire and Gyenvude.
Speaking to the media at the event, Captain of the Peaky Blinders Jonathan Sentamu said that it was an honour to lead a side that has reached three finals in a row and have lifted the championship trophy for a second straight season. He also recognised his teams’ collective efforts especially in the final bend of the season.
“There has been massive effort from each and every one on the team. The boys really worked hard, and it paid off,” Sentamu said.
“In the regular season we faced some challenges, but the winning mentality was back during the finale, and it was a massive thing for us,” he added.
Meanwhile in the George Semivule Cup ( Second Tier Event) Dujay FC, Class of 2017 emerged 2-1 winners over team Massape, Class of 2014.
Sponsored by Guinness Uganda, the Budo League is a bi-weekly Sunday Football League and socialising/ networking event for the alumini of Kings College Budo. The teams are formed by the class years with outfits fielding nine to ten players (if you have a lady in the team).
Joan Semanda Kiiza, the PR and Communications Manager, MultiChoice Uganda.
By Our Reporter
A new training initiative is set to revolutionise the African TV sector, taking industry skills to a new level and boosting the quality of content for audiences across the continent.
The initiative will be a collaborative project between MultiChoice, local television channels in various African territories, and the MultiChoice Talent Factory, the MultiChoice industry-development and training programme.
Speaking about the program, Joan Semanda Kizza the PR and Communications manager Multichoice Uganda said, “We have started to experience the effect of the Multichoice Talent Factory with the quality of films aired on our channels produced by Ugandans that have employed our MTF Alumni.”
“At the recently concluded AMVCAs, we witnessed our Ugandan MTF Alumni bag awards, which is a testament of the result of the impact that the training has on the film industry and largely the Ugandan economy,” she added.
Semanda further noted how the Ugandan MTF alumni have succeeded both locally and internationally in the film industry, “Film makers like Daisy Masembe and Isiko Abubaker have had their film Engaito not only recognized at the AMVCAs but also at the Uganda Film Festival and New Vision film awards. Seeing Cissy Nalumansi, our alumni, direct the Namuddu series, consult at Victoria University as well as script the Sanyu series, one of the most widely watched series in Uganda, is a daily affirmation that indeed the film industry will improve and grow as a result of the impact of the MultiChoice Talent Factory.”
While launching the programme expansion, Fhulufhelo Badugela, the MultiChoice Africa CEO said, “Our vision is to upskill production professionals, and to raise the standard of productions right across Africa. This will boost Africa’s film and television industry exponentially, because as you capacitate more people, more people are motivated to start projects, and everybody benefits, including the viewers.”
The programme will consist of online learning courses, masterclasses, and practical training. MultiChoice will partner with local broadcasters to help develop skills in the various territories. It will include certified short courses in critical production skills such as post-production, sound, screenwriting, 3D animation and cinematography.
The programme’s online-learning component enables MultiChoice to reach as many content creators as possible, across the continent, while also allowing working professionals to do courses at their own pace.
The programme will initially reach 300 broadcast workers who are already producing content in their local markets through e-learning. They will then be able to instantly apply their learnings on domestic productions.
Masterclasses will be held in person and also broadcast online with local and international industry leaders. The focus is on creating and curating masterclasses that are fit for purpose and meet the needs of each country.
“This is an investment in the future of our industry, and investment goes beyond financial investment; it also requires skills, time and a core understanding of the consumer needs. But the most immediate impact will be to raise the standard of productions across Africa.” Badugela added.
Badugela concluded that she anticipated the African training initiative will lead to more productions with higher production values, which would boost viewership and the financial viability of the industry – especially in emerging African TV markets.
Sports are one of the most popular forms of entertainment in the whole world. This popularity is not surprising, since there are countless possibilities sports provide for all types of people. Sure, the most popular sport varies from one country to another, but love for sports stays the same.
In fact, some sports events are so popular that they are famous everywhere in the world. These events such as the Super Bowl are well-known even among people who are not the biggest fans of American Football. This sports event gathers a lot of viewers and almost as many people to bet on super bowl. But what are common ways to entertain yourself with sports? Let’s find out.
Online betting has become an increasingly popular way to spend time
Even though watching sports matches is already fun, there are some people who wish to tune up the level of entertainment. This can be done with sports betting, which has become increasingly popular in the past years. This increasing popularity is mainly due to online betting. Because of online betting, people anywhere in the world can use Super bowl odds to bet on the Super Bowl. This possibility makes betting even more fun because now bettors are not limited to their home country’s selection. They can bet on any Star Athlete they wish to.
Watching sports gathers different people together
Many people love to tune in to watch different sports matches. This is actually so popular that it can be considered one of the most common ways to have fun with sports. Even people, who might not do the specific sport themselves, are often interested in watching it.
Watching sports matches from home is already exciting, but it’s still nothing compared to following your favorite team in real life. Even a person, who would avoid watching sports matches through a screen will most certainly enjoy this experience. The atmosphere brings all kinds of people together, and if you ever have a possibility to experience this, you should.
Who hasn’t dreamed of being a star athlete?
Talking of star athletes, who hasn’t ever dreamed of being one? They do such impressive performances, that any viewer would be in awe of them. This dream is often the launching power behind starting any sport at a young age.
Even though you might have never become a star athlete, it doesn’t mean you couldn’t experience how it would be. Nowadays, there are many different games where you get to play with your favorite players. These games are extremely popular, which tells a lot about the overall popularity of sports as entertainment.
On Sunday Morning, The Owner of “Venom Music Africa”, which is the most essential record label owned by a Ugandan in South Africa ( Athen Lyre De Love Singer), came out onto his social media accounts to announce the signing of a new and talent vocalist “BELINDAH”
On a clear source, reporting to us a few details about Who the newly signed musician is, state that, “She was born in Uganda, but at a later stage in 2016, her parents who are based in South Africa, boarded her into South Africa, for further University Studies”.
Thou, she has been a church choir member in South Africa at her church, She had passion of Music, but didn’t have the right people who could help her out with Proffessionalisizing her music career until when she landed onto the most celebrated music icon in South Africa, “Athen Lyre” who not only owns a record label, but a perfect man who got the singer into his fans eyes as a surprise.
It is believed that Singer Athen Lyre feel so much in love with “BELINDAH’S” voice to an extent of giving her a chance to remix his most recent release and most loved #KIWUUBALO Song.
The two, are expected to drop the song in this week, according to the acting manager of the newly signee, “Athen” and he promise to make sure she becomes the best female vocalist in South Africa from Uganda.
UAP OLD Mutual Financial Services held their Unit Trust Annual General Meeting earlier today at their premises in Nakawa Business Park. The meeting was punctuated by a presentation of the summation of the Unit Trust performance in the year ended 2021. And as such, the meeting was chaired by Professor Samuel Ssejjakka, Board chair UAP OM Financial Services,
According to Professor Ssejjakka, the UAP Old Mutual Unit Trust registered a 78% growth in fund size closing the year at UGX 615 billion in Assets Under Management from UGX 345 billion in 2020. The largest inflows registered were in the flagship umbrella trust fund which recorded an 80% growth. The Balanced fund registered a growth of 21% while the Money market fund dropped by 7% during the same period. We closed 2021 with 11,894 unit holders thus registering a growth of 76% from 6,751 by the close of 2020.
He further highlighted that Uganda’s economy is estimated to have expanded by 4.6%, rising from 3.5% recorded in the prior year. During the year, inflation remained subdued with annual headline inflation closing the year at 2.9% from 3.6% in 2020. This was largely driven by muted aggregate demand and the stable shilling.
The Uganda shilling remained robust gaining 2.89% against the dollar during the year which was largely attributed to increased portfolio inflows, NGOs inflows and coffee export receipts that exceeded the dollar demand due to low import demand
He mentioned that Interest rates were generally on a downward trend throughout the year with short-term, medium-term and long-term rates falling by averages of 100 bps, 183 bps and 200 bps respectively. This was driven by the central bank expansionary monetary policy stance that saw the CBR drop to 6.5% and excess liquidity in the market due to low credit pick up caused by covid effects,” read an excerpt of the presentation.
Professor further demonstrated that during the year, local equity prices continued to dip with the USE LSI falling by 2.5% driven by poor investor sentiment as investors continued to shy away from equities. However, the USE ALSI went up by 8.5% driven by recovery in cross listed stocks.
“In the regional markets, the Kenyan equity market continued with the positive momentum it had exhibited in the latter part of the previous year. This was reflected in the NASI, NSE-20 and NSE-25 indices returning 9.4%, 1.8% and 9.6%, respectively. The major driving factors of this growth were the price gains in shares of Equity Group Holdings Plc, ABSA Bank Kenya Plc, British American Tobacco Kenya Plc, KCB Group Plc and Safaricom Plc,” explained Byaruhanga.
The UAP Old Mutual Unit Trust report was confirmed by the auditors, as represented by Doreen Mutesi in a verbatim statement from KPMG.
“We have audited the financial statements of Unit Trust Funds (Umbrella Trust, Money Markets and Balanced Fund) as at 31 December 2021,which comprise the statement of financial position as at 31 December 2021, the statement of comprehensive income, changes in net assets and cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.
In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements give a true and fair view of the financial position of UAP Old Mutual Financial Services Unit Trust Funds (Umbrella Trust, Money Markets and Balanced Fund) as at 31 December 2021, and of its financial performance and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and in the manner required by the Capital Markets Authority (Amendment) Act, 2016 Laws of Uganda and the Collective Investment Schemes (Financial and Accounting) Regulations, 2003 Laws and regulations of Uganda,” Mutesi read.
Last week, Tororo Woman Member of Parliament Hon. Sarah Opendi asked the Ministry of Education and Sports to ban secular musicians from performing in schools across Uganda.
Hon. Opendi said that as a mother, she has all along been concerned with the musicians’ dresscodes and behaviours when hired to perform in schools.
She also asked teachers and parents to join hands to fight such events where inspirational figures like musicians are instead promoting nudity and vulgarity among school children.
“My reason for tabling this motion in Parliament is what we see musicians take in these schools. Its not bad to have them perform in schools but their dress codes, dance moves, are devastating to the morals of the school children. Its so ashaming that such inspirational figures like musicians decide to promote nudity. I personally don’t agree with it and I call upon heads of schools and parents in this fight,” MP Sarah Opendi said.
However, as one of the most booked artists for music concerts in schools, Sheebah Karungi trashed Hon. Opendi’s motion tabled in Parliament.
Appearing on a local TV interview, Sheebah said its unfair for the government to control the music business without being considerate of their careers.
“When I was out there earning only Shs.9000 in Karaoke, where were they? When I starved while at church, who helped? You can’t wait until after people have struggled to put up their lives by themselves and try to put boundaries on them. You cannot control how I choose to live my life,” Sheebah Karungi said.
Several artists in Uganda continue to share their reactions on Ms. Opendi’s motion.
The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda (COU) Rt. Rev. Dr. Seven Kaziimba Mugalu has said he will reward virgin school going girls.
Rt. Rev. Kaziimba made these remarks during his Pastoral visit to some schools in Wakiso district ahead celebrations to mark 50 years of the diocese of Kampala at Gayaza High School.
According to the communications officer COU, Adams Sadiiki, the Archbishop’s initiative is aimed at promoting purity in courtship, healthy dating and respectable marriages.
Rt. Rev. Kaziimba while serving as Bishop of Mityana, started this program of honoring couples that upheld chastity till the time of marriage.
Sadiik further asserts that Dr. Kazimba has put aside some cash rewards for the same program that will be given to girls who will pass an assessment by a team of highly respected born-again women well conversant with proving that one is a virgin.
Twitter in Uganda is currently on fire after a controversial comparison between Mbarara-based singer Reagan Muhairwe a.k.a Ray G and the Late singer Mowzey Radio.
The online brawl sparked on the evening of Tuesday, July 19, 2022 when a one Ronah Asiimwe said that the fallen vocalist would not match Ray G’s phenomenal musical talent.
“This hate might choke you. Ray G is even better than your Radio,” Ronah Asiimwe wrote.
Ronah Asiimwe’s tweet has since seen countless of replies, retweet, and DMs countering at her to respect the Late Mowzey Radio’s legacy that Ray G would never match.
— Ensi Egumire Baasi🤦🏾♀️ (@RonahAsiimwe1) July 19, 2022
Ray G’s fans have also not rested weapons as they endlessly continue to rally behind their artist.
However, music analytical experts have ascertained this controversial topic as a strategy being used by Ray G’s camp to promote their forthcoming concert slated for Saturday, August 20, 2022, at University Inn Mbarara.
Speaking to Ray G’s management, it has distanced its self from masterminding the saga.
The abuses Iam receiving. It’s Successor telling me bakuli bubi 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Subs left right and Center. Now if I had talked about Bobiwine. I would have died in my sleep🤣🤣🤣🤣
— Ensi Egumire Baasi🤦🏾♀️ (@RonahAsiimwe1) July 19, 2022
But are u sure of what you're talking about. You're comparing someone who has only one hit moreover on a song he was featured to one whose songs even crossed boarders. Sister wake up plz.
QN: Fresh Dairy has recently unveiled a new campaign – Milkygoodness. Tell us what the campaign is all about.
Milkygoodness is a new campaign through which Fresh Dairy has heightened communication for its Fresh Dairy Longlife milk which has an Extended Shelf Life of 90 days.
QN: Why does Fresh Dairy Longlife UHT milk last 90-days?
Fresh Dairy has invested in state-of-the-art equipment which ensures sterility throughout the entire process of producing Fresh Dairy Long life milk. The process of making Fresh Dairy Longlife milk involves pasteurization of milk, ensuring a closed processing system and usage of food grade high quality packaging material.
Pasteurization means that Fresh Dairy Longlife milk is free of organisms that could grow and contribute to quality deterioration.
The sterile closed-system production process safeguards the product quality.
The high quality packaging is done in a sterile environment and packed in a manner that not even air can pass through hence ensuring the 90-day shelf life.
QN: What makes Fresh Dairy Long Life UHT milk unique?
Fresh Dairy Long life milk continues to be popular for its 90-day shelf life, the convenience/shopper experience that it offers, no need to refrigerate and having two pack options: 500ML pack carton of 12 pieces and 200ML pack carton of 21 pieces.
It offers convenience to consumers because for 3 months, one can stock up a carton or more and not worry about back and forth trips to the shops, or even be caught up in the morning and evening rush time. This implies that even families that don’t own fridges can still feel comfortable buying and stocking up Fresh Dairy’s Long life UHT milk (ESL: Extended Shelf Life) in their homes.
Further still, the Fresh Dairy Long Life UHT milk is renowned for its unique fresh taste of milk, it’s a ready-to-drink, has culinary benefits such as being an ingredient for Tea, Coffee, add into cereals and porridge, mandazi’s, chapattis, cakes among others. It is also full cream and nutrient rich with Energy, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat and Calcium among others, crucial to support the body with essential nutrition.
QN: How has Fresh Dairy ensured that the Ugandan farmers benefit from this new campaign?
At Fresh Dairy, we work with over 30,000 small and large scale dairy farmers, from whom we source the milk we use in our products every day, which makes the newly rebranded Fresh Dairy Long Life UHT milk 100% Ugandan. The income that the farmers earns from the milk supplied to Fresh Dairy supports in improving their respective families’ livelihoods. With heightened sales anticipated from the Milkygoodness Fresh Dairy Longlife UHT milk campaign, farmers will benefit even more because of increased milk demand.
QN: How are you ensuring that the Fresh Dairy Long life UHT milk pack is readily available?
We are working with our countrywide extensive network of distributors, agents and retailers to ensure that our consumers can access Fresh Dairy’s Long life milk (ESL: Extended Shelf Life) pack countrywide in Shops, Duukas, Supermarkets, Kiosks and Tricycle agents. Consumers are also encouraged to place home delivery orders Monday to Saturday, 8am to 5pm by simply calling customer care toll free on 0800100020/21 or WhatsApp 0715744664.
Artist, social media sensanal and blonde bombshell Spiky announced the release of her first music single, “AssMazing,” with Spiky Records. ATer spending years managing and helping to launch the careers of other sensa:onal musical talents – including wri:ng lyrics for August Alsina’s 2014 Billboard hit “I Luv This Shit” – Spiky decided to step into the studio herself and spin a dance hit. “AssMazing” is a pulsing, pounding celebra:on of beauty, sex appeal, and female power.
The song blends Spiky’s formidable songwri:ng skills and voice with the incomparable hip-hop vocal and mixing talents of Third World Don. The song also includes the legendary voice of singer, rapper, songwriter, producer, and Phantom Music Group CEO, Honorebel. Honorebel has sold over 2 million records with Pitbull, and has over 75 million views on YouTube. He also has a new release scheduled in fall with African superstar Goya Menor and Joe EL featuring Snoop Dogg. The name of the song is :tled “Can’t Let Go”.
Fire; Lights not fading; Feeling AssMazing “I’m so excited to showcase this new adventure, taking me into full ar:st mode,” said Spiky. “I started in the music business in 2012 managing music producer, Samuel Irving, a.k.a. Knuckle Head. In 2013, we reached gold for August Alsina’s single, and in 2014, that single reached pla:num status, later climbing to double pla:num in 2021. So, for sure, I’ve been there behind the scenes suppor:ng other ar:sts’ careers. But to receive the love and support from my peers for my own work is not only amazing but a huge blessing. And working with music ar:sts like Honorebel and Third World Don – well, that was just AssMazing.” So professionally; Let’s ride; I want it fast and furious; Non-Stop “This is a tough business, but nothing in life that’s worth achieving goes without struggles. Me and my team have run up against many roadblocks over the past 10 years. But the key is to treat them as checkpoints within your process, rather than end stops. You’re forced to reevaluate your goals some:mes, redirec:ng the process to keep things moving in a posi:ve direc:on – without delaying the outcome or :meline. I use this mindset in achieving all of my personal goals in life.” I’m curious baby, come on; Lights not fading; Notorious maybe
“I adore my life, and I love living in Ft. Lauderdale. I was born and raised in Rochester, New York – a very conserva:ve city. And yes, I’m sure there are those following me on social media who are shocked by my brand. But lucky for me, I never worried about what others think. I have always con:nued moving forward using the posi:ve energy that has driven my life into the success it is today. And I love leeng my fans get to know the real me. I want that pure boldness and authen:city and courage for them too. Be AssMazing and free!” LiC a glass and toast to Miss World; ‘Cause no girl come close to this girl “I’m developing a whole AssMazingTM brand here – complete with a clothing line from an amazing Italian designer: Nico Didonna. But right now, together with Grammy-winning producer JonFX and pla:num award-winning songwriter, Azriel Reckley a.k.a. PHE, we’re breaking out with this smash-hit of a song. Along with some killer remixes. This is a very exci:ng :me in my career.” The song is available now via Apple Music, Spo:fy, and Amazon Music. Keep an eye out for the music video that will be releasing soon! And for the latest live and virtual appearances by Spiky, along with news, updates, and future projects, follow her on social media: Facebook, Instagram. About Spiky Music Group Founded in 2009, the Spiky Music Group and Management companies are owned and steered by the crea:ve and incomparable talents of Spiky Malvasio. A gold and pla:num award-winning publisher and 2014 BMI “Writer of the Year” award winner, Spiky discovers, develops, and works personally with handpicked ar:sts to help cul:vate the next genera:on of breakout musical talent. Learn more about her work at: www.SpikyMusic.com Spiky, Honorebel, and Third World Don are looking forward to touch base with all fans in Uganda and hopefully doing a concert there this year! Please look out for the new video of AssMazing dropping soon.
The United Bank for Africa (UBA), Africa’s global bank has been in operation for over seven decades. Today, the group is present in 20 African countries, the United Kingdom, the United States of America and France. The bank has extended its operations to the United Arab Emirates with the official launch of its new branch at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
United Bank for Africa Plc (DIFC Branch) will operate under the Category 4 license and will be regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the financial regulatory agency of the special economic zone, the Dubai International Financial Centre.
The UBA branch in the DIFC will service corporate & financial Institutions and customers across the Middle East with a core focus on correspondent banking, relationship management and advisory services.
Through this new expansion, the UBA Group will be able to harness opportunities in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA), which comprise of 72 countries with an approximate population of 3 billion and a nominal GDP of US$7.7 trillion and thereby, reinforce its strong franchise as Africa’s Global Bank, facilitating trade and capital flows between Africa and the rest of the world.
Speaking during the launch of the new subsidiary in Dubai on Thursday, the Chairman, UBA Group, Mr. Tony O. Elumelu, explained that with the Group’s foray into the Gulf Region, UBA continues to focus on its strategic intent to lead the way when it comes to doing business in Africa. He said “Collaborating with our franchises in 20 African countries and the major financial centres of London, New York and Paris, UBA (DIFC Branch) will facilitate the financing of trade transactions between the Middle East and Africa, enabling trade finance and investments,” Elumelu said.
‘We have been looking forward to this day as it is the first time we will have presence in this part of the world. We know that our international expansion is incomplete if we are not present in the gulf’, he continued
UBA’s Group Managing Director/CEO, Mr. Kennedy Uzoka, who also spoke at the event said, “Today, we are formally on four continents across the globe, operating in 24 countries, serving over 35 million customers and still growing.
“We are the only bank with Nigerian origin that has extended out of Nigeria to the UAE. Those before us have come through other locations and that shows the strength and respect the Dubai authorities have for UBA. Our presence in Dubai affirms that UBA is a strong franchise, expanding its reach across the world,” Uzoka said.
“The authorities and business environment here in the DIFC isphenomenal and UBA is seeing Dubai as the gateway for Africa and that is why we are here, to be closer to our clients, to be partnering with them and facilitate businesses and trade flows into Africa through the UBA franchise. So, we are super excited.’
On his part, the CEO, UBA(DFIC), Mr. Vikrant Bhansali, said; “Trade, commerce and Investments in Africa is expanding in the Gulf Region and Asia. Leveraging the presence of UBA Group in global financial centres, UBA (DFIC) will enhance the ability of the group to facilitate access of Gulf investors and banks to African markets. We will finance trade, facilitate commerce and help grow investment in Africa, across all sectors.”
Arif Amiri, Chief Executive Officer, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Authority, said during the ribbon cutting ceremony “UBA(DFIC) attests to the strong relationship between Dubai and Africa. It is a beautiful start as we are looking forward to achieving more interaction, channelling more trade and investments into Africa, and with UBA DIFC, we are closer to achieving our objectives. DIFC will continue to seek partnerships that will deliver winning relationships as we have just witnessed with UBA Group.”
On July 30, 2022, the Destiny Africa choir is holding a charity concert to help those in need. Dubbed ‘Cause You Care’, the children’s choir is doing final touches for the d-day.
Lillian Mbabazi, Grace Nakimera and Herbert Twina are some of the artistes that confirmed to be part of the performances the auditorium. Many celebrities continue to pledge participation each passing day.
The full lineup has been drawn and Kenneth Sekiro, Elizabeth Geria,Maria Monica, Ruthy Hope Namaganda, Alex Kisekka, David Rujojo, Destiny Africa Worship and many more gospel artistes have been lined up to perform.
Destiny Africa Choir is a subset of Kampala Children centre located in Wakiso. The organisation is headed by Bishop Arnold Muwonge.
Known as the biggest annual Expo in Uganda, ‘Omwoleso Gwa Buganda’, known as Buganda Expo 2022 has officially been lauched and set to take place this August thanks to Luba Events and Exhibitors are already booking their slots.
Omwoleso Gaggade is not just a Exhibition but also an opportunity for all those interested in knowledge, innovation and development of our motherland.
The date is already set, and it will take place from 19th-28th August, all roads will be leading to the Lubiri Expo Grounds, Mu Lubiri e Mengo.
To all the Exhibitors out there, simply call +256740500400 to book your Spot.
Multi talented Nigerian-born, US based Afrobeat/Afropop singer, music engineer, songwriter, entrepreneur and Business Solution Architect, Oluwaseyi Ojo popularly known as “Afrorolls” is set to release his highly anticipated afrobeat/afropop album “God Made This (GMT)”.
The album sums up a daily reflection of hustle, culture and love as Afrorolls recognizes love is an ever-changing factor.
” This album gonna be lite, a lot of time, energy and investment were put to make this debut album of mine a success,” Afrorolls told bigeye.ug in a telephone interview.
The Lagos State born Indiana-US-based is not new in the entertainment game after several hit singles such as: Alasiko’ , ‘Banana’ , ‘Ranju’, ‘Slow Wine, etc.
His debut album ”God Made This” under his own label Daniel Kings Empire is set to be released before the end of 2022, and it shows the wide array of sounds under afrobeat and afropop genre, and multi-cultural sound that transcends audiences worldwide.
Last weekend, American Hollywood film actor Terrence Howard and his wife Miranda Pak tracked chimpanzees at Kibale National Park.
Accompanied by Minister for Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) Hon. Frank Tumwebaze, Uganda Tourism Board CEO Lilly Ajarova, and other delegates, the couple were amazed by Uganda’s cultural diversity and the chimp tracking experience in Kibale National Park. The excursion came shortly after the commemoration of World Chimpanzee Day which falls on 14th July 2022.
Following the experience at the UWA Offices in Kibale National Park, Mr Howard remarked, “I was amazed by the interaction of the primates and its closeness to human behaviour. I implore people from all over the world, especially African Americans to come to Uganda and dive into the amazing touristic adventure for better understanding and knowledge of our footprints and deeper roots. People need to make their way to Uganda as it’s beautiful and worth visiting.”
He added, “the experience I had was more like those songs that one would hear on Christmas that welcome you home. The nature walks through the park was covered by sweet sound of the birds and the creatures. And the movement of the chimps; felt like something I had deep within my DNA.”
Hon. Frank Tumwebaze, Minister of Agriculture, animal Industry & Fisheries (MAAIF) lauded Terrence Howard and his team for making time to visit destination Uganda and appreciated the Uganda Tourism Board for diligently marketing the country. He urged all Ugandans to collaboratively explore and market Uganda as their preferred tourist destination in their networks.
In her remarks, Ajarova, UTB CEO Lilly said, “We are optimistic about increasing international tourist numbers this year given the current surge of visitors here in Kibale National Park. The tourism industry is confident that the visitor numbers will increase back to pre-pandemic levels. Strategic interventions have been laid out to increase the tourism industry’s contribution to Uganda’s social-economic development.”
In 2021, Uganda received 7,386 tourists from the North America, approximately 1.44% of the total tourism arrivals. 512, 945 total visitor arrivals were recorded during the period.
Nigerian afro-pop singer and song writer, Ayra Star has landed in the country this afternoon ahead of Blankets and Wine 10th Anniversary celebrations this Sunday at the Lugogo Cricket Oval.
Ayra Star broke onto the scene with her debut single, Bloody Samaritan. She will be performing during at the 27th edition of blankets and Wine organized by Tusker Cider in partnership with House of DJs.
She will headline the event performances alongside South Africa’s duo, Blaq Diamond. These will join a great lineup of new Ugandan acts including Zulitums, Joshua Baraka, Kamanzi, Alideki, Dj Sese, Fem Dj and Melodic Inversions.
While receiving her, Simon Lapyem, Innovations Project Manager at UBL said that Ayra Starr brings a unique vibrancy through her music which is in line with Tusker Cider’s commitment to delivering unique and exciting experience to consumers.
“We are excited to bring Tusker Cider on board during this edition once again for everyone to experience and taste the flavorful Tusker Cider during the event. We look forward to achieving this at the forthcoming celebrations,” he added.
All roads led to the Lugogo Grounds on Friday night as singer Azawi staged her maiden concert, filling the venue with thousands of her fans who showed up in support of the singing sensation.
With two years of non-stop hits and Guinness backing, Azawi’s big night was set to be a success from the onset.
Azawi kicked off the first part of her performance amid a fireworks display at exactly 10pm with her 2021 hit song, My Year. This was followed by bangers like Crazy Love, Ache For You, and Gimme, off her Maiden album African Music. She also paid homage to her label Swangz Avenue’s co-founder Benon Mugumbya by performing a Benon and Vampos classic, I Know with the duo.
The star also paid tribute to fallen star Radio by performing Nyubani with both Viboyo and Weasel.
However the highlight of this first session was her performance with Winnie Nwaji aka Fire Baby which sent revellers into a frenzy.
That upped the tempo for the second part of her performance with songs like Party Mood, Slow Dancing, Fwa Fwa and Lo Fit that got the crowd singing along word for word. This was climaxed with Majje, a collaboration she did with Fik Fameica in partnership with Guinness Uganda.
As she took a bow, Azawi thanked her loyal fans for turning up to her first show and showing their support and appreciation for her music.
“Thank you all for coming out, thanks for the support. You guys have definitely made this my year!” Azawi said.
She also urged fans to take the same spirit to Fik Fameica’s show that is slated for some time next month.
The show also saw some very exceptional performances from APass, Zex Bilangilangi, Karole Kasita, Elijah Kitaka and Pia Pounds.
